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Gernander Family History

Gernander Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fernandez, Hernandez, Fernandes, Verlander, Gernand, Hernandes

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Where is the Gernander family from?

You can see how Gernander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gernander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gernander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gernander family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gernander's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Gernander families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gernander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gernander census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 74 immigration records available for the last name Gernander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Gernander. For the veterans among your Gernander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gernander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Gernander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Gernander in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gernander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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